ED525 Adult Educ. Facilitation Strat.

for U1P 2009

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Course Description:ED525 Adult Education Facilitation Strategies: This course provides facilitators in an adult education or training environment with a varied of facilitated strategies to enhance the delivery of course content and to create a healthy learning environment, development of facilitation strategies to various learning styles and multiple intelligences will also be explored. Specific techniques such as role playing, ice breakers, brainstorming and use of technology will be covered

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate various facilitation strategies;

Apply facilitation strategies to meet various learning styles;

Apply technology as a delivery strategy;

Present a short learning module using various facilitation strategies.

Core Assessment:

Class Assessment:

Assignment Details ED 525

Please see the Grading Rubrics for each assignment in the DocSharing section of the course for detailed grading criteria

Discussion Participation: 80 points

Graduate work is dialogic in nature and as such there are several opportunities to dialog with class members and the facilitator in this class. The purpose of the weekly discussions is to ensure an environment that fosters collaborative learning through a sharing of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that inform our interpretation of the course materials and content. Each week you are required to post an initial response to the posted Discussion Thread question by Wednesday with an additional two posts to other class members by the end of the week (Sunday 11:59pm CT). If additional questions are posted by the facilitator during the discussion please respond as these are also included and reviewed as part of the overall grade. Please review the grading rubric.

Requirements:

Post initial response to the discussion topic by midnight Wednesday;

Initial post must be three paragraphs, reflective on the week’s readings, correct grammar, APA format, and include at least two citations from that week’s readings (text or supplemental reading), web or pod cast, videos, or other source to support your comments;

Provide reflective and insightful responses to two classmate’s initial postings by midnight on Sunday.

Presentation #1 & #2: 50 points each

This course is practical in nature and as such there is a need for you to demonstrate some of the early skills explained and apply them in a “real” learning environment. You will record yourself facilitating two learning sessions of 15 – 20 minutes (VHS or digital) on any topic of your choice (cooking, building project, a language etc.). Select a topic you find fun and know well. Think outside the box for this assignment; there must be at least six adult participants.

Requirements:

Select your topic for your learning experience;

Organize your learning session;

Presentation #1 is your baseline – no specific requirements;

For Presentation #2 you must include evidence of four methods, techniques, or facilitation strategies from the weekly lectures, text, or podcast.

Present and record your learning session;

View your session before you mail or load;

Post in the Journal tool the week the presentations are due and include:

describe the audience;

describe and explain the methods, techniques, or facilitation strategies you implemented;

critique your presentation – what would you change next time and why.

Mail your VHS tape to the address in the Instructor’s Office or upload your digital version in the Dropbox by midnight on the due date.

Dewey Paper: 100 points

Write a five to seven page paper on Dewey’s concepts and how you envision their application in today’s learning environment (or not). Support your position with citations from other academic sources and incorporate Dewey’s work into your discussion. This is not a book report; it is an application of Dewey’s work to modern adult learning. Make sure you review the Grading Rubric for details.

Requirements:

Read Experience & Education by John Dewey;

Write a discussion paper using the format provided in the Writing Center and APA format as defined by the APA Manual;

Have at least five academic references outside of Dewey’s work;

Place your completed paper in the Dropbox by Friday midnight (CT) of Week 4.

Second Life Entry: 20 points

During the term you will visit and engage in a virtual world called Second Life. While this may seem like a game, this space is increasing being utilized by college and training environments for learning spaces. As a class we will explore the sight and discuss its value, challenges, and overall considerations of this type of learning environment.

Requirements:

Go to the web site as identified in Week 1;

Download the software Week 1;

Create an avatar Week 2,

Upload your avatar and its name in the Discussion Thread of Week 2;

Go through the tutorial island Weeks 3 - 6;

Post in the Second Life Discussion Thread Week 7.

Final Presentation – Core Assessment: 150 points

This course is practical in nature and as such there is a need for you to demonstrate the skills you have acquired during the term and apply them in a “real” learning environment. You will record yourself facilitating a learning session of 45 minutes (VHS or digital) on a theory or concept of your choice related to adult learning. Think outside the box for this assignment. The only requirements are that whatever you do must be recorded. You must have at least six adult participants, demonstrate evidence of six facilitation strategies from the course, provide handouts, and post a brief one page summary of the adult theory/concept on which you presented.

Before you mail review your presentation and take notes on your facilitation skills. Keep your notes;

Mail your VHS tape to the address in the Instructor’s Office or upload your digital version in the Dropbox by midnight on the due date;

Place your Instructional Planning Guide in the Dropbox by midnight Tuesday of Week 8;

If your presentation is in digital formal please load to the Presentation Discussion Thread for others to view;

Post a one page summary of the adult theory/concept on which you presented in the Presentation Discussion Thread.

Final Exam – Required: 100 points

Grading:

Grading Points:

Dewey Paper - 100 points

Presentation # 1- 50 points
Presentation # 2 - 50 points

Final Presenation - 150 points
Participation - 80 points

Second Life - 20 points

Final - 100 points

TOTAL: 550

Letter Grade Policy

Number of Points

Letter

From

To

Percent

A

495

550

90-100

B

440

494

80-89.9

C

385

439

70-79.9

D

330

384

60-69.9

F

0

329

Below 59.9

Late Submission of Course Materials:In fairness to those who complete their work on time, late assignments will not be accepted. If you have an emergency please contact the instructor as soon as possible.

Presentation # 2 Presentation postmarked or loaded in Dropbox no later than midnight Thursday

Post Presentation #2 reflections in Journal

Go to the SL Tutorial Island and learn to navigate your way in SL

Week 6:

Experiential Learning

Dewey

G: 10, 18, 19

Watch posted videos

First Discussion post no later than Wednesday midnight

Submit via Dropbox your Instructional Planning Guide (page 114 of Galbraith) for final presentation no later than Saturday midnight

Go to the SL Tutorial Island and learn to navigate your way in SL

Week 7:

Technology

Childress & Braswell

Squires

G: 13, 14

Watch posted videos

1.First Discussion post no later than Wednesday midnight

2.Respond to Second Life discussion no later than midnight of Thursday

Week 8:

Ethics, Globalization, & Reflection

G: 8, 16, 17

Watch posted videos

First Discussion post no later than Wednesday midnight

Final Presentation postmarked or loaded in Dropbox no later than midnight Tuesday

If you have a digital presentation load in the Discussion Thread for Presentation

Post a one page summary of the adult theory/concept on which you presented in the Presentation discussion thread to facilitate additional learning to the class

Instructional Planning Guide due in Dropbox no later than midnight Tuesday

Take final

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